Financial Services · FDD 2024 · HQ FL

Brightway Insurance Franchise

A Brightway Insurance Inc brand operating in the financial services sector, franchising since 2008. Financial profile from publicly filed FDDs.

$153K – $228K
Initial investment
350
Total locations

The verdict

Brightway Insurance needs $153K–$228K to open - an entry cost above the typical financial services franchise.

350
Locations (Item 20)

Figures from Brightway Insurance's publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Document (2024).

Investment Overview

Investment Range $153K – $228K
Total Investment
$153K – $228K

Revenue Data (Item 19)

Item 19 Not Disclosed

This franchisor did not provide financial performance data in their FDD. This is common, disclosure is optional.

Network Size & Growth

350
Total Locations
350
Franchised
+30
Opened (Last Year)

Net Growth Rate

Year-over-year unit change

5.71% growth

10 locations closed in the last reporting year

Quick Facts

Subsector
insurance
Founded
2003
Franchising Since
2008
Headquarters
FL
FDD Year
2024
Item 19
Not Disclosed

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Important Notice

Data sourced from publicly available FDD filings. Not financial advice. Consult a franchise attorney and accountant before investing. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

What the Brightway Insurance FDD Reveals

Brightway Insurance, a Brightway Insurance Inc franchise, has been franchising since 2008 - 5 years after the concept was founded in 2003 , currently with 350 total locations in the financial services sector, headquartered in FL. Per the 2024 FDD, budget a total initial investment of $153K to $228K - a 49% spread between the low and high end that reflects how site size, market, and buildout scope change the capital requirement. This figure includes the franchise fee, equipment, leasehold improvements, and initial working capital through the ramp-up period.

Royalty and ad-fund rates were not captured here; the FDD's Items 6 and 7 are the source of record for those fees. No Item 19 financial performance data is disclosed for Brightway Insurance; the FTC Franchise Rule makes that disclosure optional, and plenty of franchisors skip it. Prospective buyers should compensate by calling Item 20 contacts, building their own unit-economics model from comparable brands, and insisting on real profit-and-loss numbers before signing.

Brightway Insurance's network is expanding: unit count grew at a 5.7% net rate over the past year (30 openings, 10 closures). Growing networks tend to signal healthy unit economics for prospective operators, though it is worth distinguishing organic demand from an aggressive franchise-sales push.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Brightway Insurance franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Brightway Insurance franchise ranges from $153K to $228K.
What is the ROI for a Brightway Insurance franchise?
Brightway Insurance does not disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their FDD. ROI varies significantly by location, market, and operator. Contact existing franchisees for firsthand financial information.
How many Brightway Insurance locations are there?
Brightway Insurance's network totals 350 locations (350 franchisee-owned). That total is trending up, 5.7% net year-over-year.
What are the ongoing fees for a Brightway Insurance franchise?
Ongoing fee details for Brightway Insurance are disclosed in Items 6 and 7 of their Franchise Disclosure Document. Common ongoing fees include royalties on gross sales and advertising fund contributions. Contact the franchisor or request a copy of the FDD for specifics.
Is Brightway Insurance a good franchise to buy?
There is no universal answer for whether Brightway Insurance is a good investment, it comes down to your own financial situation, the local market, and your business goals. The network is growing at 5.7% year-over-year. Before committing, work through the standard diligence checklist -- full FDD review, Item 20 franchisee interviews (current and former), independent verification of financial claims, and a franchise attorney's review.

How Brightway Insurance compares to the Financial Services sector

Brightway Insurance's costs vs the average across 2 financial services brands tracked here.

Initial investment (low)
$153K
Sector avg $92K · +67%

Sector averages computed across all tracked financial services brands from FDD Items 5–7 (FDD year 2024).

Understanding franchise investment (click to expand)
Data sourced from official state franchise disclosure registries and FDD filings. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFranchise Editorial

Source: Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) Initial investment, franchise fee, royalty, and Item 19 revenue data from FDD Items 5-7 and 19 · 2024

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